Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant – Sumpter Valley Dredge

  • Oregon Parks and Recreation
  • Sumpter, OR
  • Mar 16, 2022
Full time Security Maintenance

Job Description

Title: Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant – Sumpter Valley Dredge

Job Number: REQ-90428

Salary: $2,723 – $3,439 per month

Location: Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area

 

 

Would you enjoy working on a team where you can use your excellent customer service skills and develop hands-on experience in park maintenance and operations? Do you have landscaping or custodial experience, and wonder what it would be like to have a State Park as your work space?

 

If this sounds like you, come join our seasonal team as a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant and support one of Oregon’s greatest resources – State Parks!

 

This recruitment announcement will be used to one vacancy and possible future vacancies for Sumpter Valley Dredge State Heritage Area.

 

This position falls under the classification Park Ranger Assistant.

 

Our Mission

OPRD’s mission is to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations.

 

Our Operating Principles

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) believes Operating Principles are core values that, if mutually accepted and supported by all employees, will create a connected, respectful, and trusting work environment. Our Operating Principles are: Accountability, Commitment, Empathy, Empowerment, Fun, Integrity, Respect, & Well-being.

 

 

What you will do:

As a Seasonal Park Ranger Assistant, you will assist year-round state park staff in the protection, maintenance, operation and repair of state park lands, natural and cultural resources, structures, facilities, equipment and systems.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

(a) Six (6) months of experience (paid or unpaid) performing public contact or customer service duties (e.g. Teacher, Customer Service Representative, Salesperson, Receptionist, etc.) and/or maintenance experience (construction trades, landscaping, custodial, etc.)

OR

(b) Six (6) months of college in any discipline (24 quarter hours/16 semester hours)

 

 

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes):

  • Ability to listen to what people say and ask appropriate questions to obtain needed information.
  • Ability to maintain composure during emergency or emotionally charged situations.
  • Experience developing and delivering basic resource interpretation presentations.
  • Experience providing people with rule information and asking for compliance.
  • Experience assisting with the performance of basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping tasks.
  • Experience assisting with work related to the conservation, preservation, and rehabilitation of natural, archaeological, cultural or historic resources.
  • Experience in promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

 

 

What's in it for you:

This is a fantastic opportunity to support millions of visitors connecting with the best state park system in America. You will work with a team of supportive, talented and highly motivated professionals. And, you’ll receive a fantastic benefits packaging including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).

 

 

LINK TO OFFICIAL STATE APPLICATION (required):

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Sumpter--OPRD--Mountain-Region---Eastern-District---MU-Clyde-Holliday---Sumpter-Valley-Dredge/Park-Ranger-Assistant---Sumpter-Valley-Dredge_REQ-90428

Occupations

Janitorial & Cleaning, Landscaping

URL

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Sumpter--OPRD--Mountain-Region---Eastern-District---MU-Clyde-Holliday---Sumpter-Valley-Dredge/Park-Ranger-Assistant---Sumpter-Valley-Dredge_REQ-90428

Salary

$2,723 – $3,439 per month

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